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A view of Burundi's closed border at Nemba one stop border post. Rwandan government has refuted accusations from Burundi linking it to involvement in the grenade attacks. Mugwiza
Rwanda
Rwanda dismisses Burundi's accusations of involvement in grenade attacks
Kigali hosts the ITTF Africa Cup and Africa Olympic Qualification Tournament from May 12-18. Both tournaments will take place at BK Arena-courtesy
Tennis
African table tennis hits Kigali stage, Olympic qualification at stake
Participants pose for a group photo as RDB, in collaboration with the Rwandan embassy in Senegal, hosted “a momentous culinary affair” in Dakar on May 11.
Economy
RDB hosts Senegalese investors in Dakar, showcases opportunities in Rwanda
Zanzibar beats Ibiza, Crete as best island destination in 2024. Internet
Africa
Zanzibar beats Ibiza, Crete as best island destination in 2024
UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis (L) strikes his gavel to signal the adoption of a resolution during the 10th Emergency Special Session of the General Assembly at the UN headquarters in New York, on May 10, 2024. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) on Friday adopted a resolution supporting the Palestinian bid to become a full UN member by recognizing it as qualified to join and recommending that the Security Council "reconsider the matter favorably." (Manuel Elias/UN Photo/Handout via Xinhua)
International
UN General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for UN membership
President Paul Kagame on Friday, May 10, held discussions centered on current global challenges including migration issues, with visiting German lawmakers including Jens Spahn, Günter Krings, and Alexander Richard Throm, at Urugwiro Village.
International
Kagame, German lawmakers discuss global challenges
In March 2021, the United States blacklisted two Islamist extremist groups in the DR Congo and Mozambique as foreign terrorist organizations over accusations of links to Islamic State (ISIS).
Africa
ADF rebels attack health centre in eastern DR Congo, kill 8 civilians – reports
Carlo Ancelotti on Friday, May 10, praised Vinícius Júnior after the forward's starring role in club's Champions League semifinal win over Bayern Munich.
Football
Real Madrid coach Ancelotti on Brazilian star's form: 'This is Vinícius' moment'
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Africa
Nairobi Securities Exchange targets higher foreign inflows on improved access to currency
Assistant Commissioner for Tax Control at RRA, Emmy Mbera, explained that audits are regularly conducted to ensure proper tax declaration, and any unreported taxes discovered incur penalties and interest. Courtesy photo
Featured
FEATURED: Taxpayers urged to take advantage of one-time voluntary disclosure incentives
Trees swaying in different directions in a stormy weather. PHOTO _ THE CITIZEN _ NMG
Africa
Tanzania counts losses as Cyclone Hidaya sweeps coastline
Mozambique's President Filipe Nyusi congratulates Daniel Franciso Chapo for becoming the party's candidate in the presidential election in October, at the extraordinary session of the Frelimo Central Committee in Matola, Mozambique on May 6, 2024. (Photo by Constâncio Sitoe/Xinhua)
Africa
Mozambique: Daniel Chapo, 47, announced as ruling party's candidate in October presidential election
Col Justus Majyambere, the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) 5 Division Commander, welcoming the Tanzania People’s Defence Force (TPDF) delegation led by 202 Brigade Commander, Brig Gen Gabriel Elias Kwiligwa, upon arrival at Rusumo One Stop Border Post, on May 7. Photo courtesy of RDF.
Security
Rwanda, Tanzania defence forces meet over border security
L-R: State Secretary to the Prime Minister, Johan Jakobsson; Eugene Bushayija, a member of the Rwandan Community; Petra Mårselius, Director of the Living History Forum; Ambassador Diane Gashumba; Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman, Lars Arrhenius; Ambassador Jenny Ohlsson, Swedish Ambassador to Eritrea, and Ibuka-Sweden President Josine Kanamugire.
Kwibuka
Sweden’s Equality Ombudsman releases book on childhood in Rwanda, discrimination that led to 1994 Genocide against Tutsi
The national volleyball league playoffs, initially scheduled for May 10-12, have been pushed to May 17-19 at Ecole Belge Gymnasium, Gisozi. File
Volleyball
V-ball league playoffs moved to May 17
Two staff members of Kenya’s national carrier, Kenya Airways (KQ), who were detained in the DR Congo in late April have been released. Internet
Africa
Kenya Airways staff detained by DR Congo military intelligence freed
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Amb Moussa Faki Mahamat, has condemned, the murderous bombardment of the camps of the internally displaced persons in Lac-Vert and Mugunga. Courtesy
Africa
AU condemns attack on camps of internally displaced persons in eastern DR Congo
REG VC face Police VC in the weekend. REG finished at the top of the table of the men’s regular season with 44 points followed by Police with 44 points . Courtesy
Volleyball
Volleyball playoffs: Kepler take on REG as APR and Police renew rivalry

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